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A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system says it has canceled thousands of liens against homes

The Guardian - US

Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent Issue

About 100 million people in the U.S. are burdened by health care debt. Democrats and Republicans in statehouses around the country have been quietly working together to tackle the crisis.

Kiplinger

US hospital chain vows to cancel medical debt for thousands of patients

North Carolina-based Advocate Health takes action amid scrutiny of its debt collection methods

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Our final March Super Tuesday preview – North Carolina

Welcome to the Monday, March 4, 2024, Brew.

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A look at Arizona’s 459 ballot measures since statehood

Welcome to the Monday, January 29, 2024, Brew.

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Three candidates running in the Republican primary for governor of North Carolina

Dale Folwell, Bill Graham, and Mark Robinson are running in the Republican primary for governor of North Carolina on March 5, 2024. The general election is on Nov. 5, 2024. Incumbent Roy Cooper (D) is term-limited.

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North Carolina Strip Club Now Safe From County's Eminent Domain Efforts

After public backlash, Hanover County Commission has decided to pursue a voluntary purchase of the Cheetah Premier Gentlemen's Club next door.

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County Eminent Domains the Strip Club Next Door to Make Room for More Parking

Owners of Wilmington, North Carolina's Cheetah Premier Gentlemen's Club say they were blindsided by the seizure.

Reason

Held in bondage: US patients losing equity in homes to hospital lawsuits

Atrium Health in North Carolina is one of likely thousands of hospitals using ‘extraordinary’ collection measures, report finds

The Guardian - US

North Carolina Follows Alabama And Texas In Challenging ESG

State Senate passes bill banning ESG use in state investments; Governor expected to veto

Zenger

North Carolina becomes latest state to challenge ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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Biden picks Mandy Cohen, former NC health official, as CDC director

Mandy Cohen, who led North Carolina’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service

Mandy Cohen as CDC director? Republicans in Congress tell Biden she’s ‘unfit’

North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd, Rep. Dan Bishop and other Republicans are citing Dr. Mandy Cohen’s track record during the COVID-19 pandemic in opposing her as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service

Trump pledges to endorse Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to endorse Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor

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Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor

North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor

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The top fundraisers among North Carolina statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

The Independent UK

Lawyer defends North Carolina's transgender care exclusions

A lawyer representing the leaders of North Carolina’s state employee health plan has defended its exclusion of gender affirming treatments before a federal appeals court

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Vanguard announces exit from net zero climate investment alliance

On December 2, the Federal Reserve’s board of governors released its proposed rule on climate risks for big banks, including its proposed environmental stress tests. The board asked for public comments:

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The Independent UK

NC health plan resumes coverage of transgender surgeries

The North Carolina state employee health plan will resume coverage of gender affirming treatments for transgender people, complying with a June federal court ruling that declared the refusal of coverage unconstitutional

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